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As a way to streamline the MDABC, a site of Lookout Housing & Health Society's Operations, we are moving our Psychiatric clinic into the office that currently operates as the Wellness and Counselling Center.

As of Wednesday January 3rd, our Psychiatric clinic will be operating at #480-789 West Pender street (at Howe street). Please note that there is no change to the phone number.

Please note that our Psychiatric clinic and Wellness and Counselling center will be closed for the holidays and preparation of the move from:

Friday December 22nd - Tuesday January 2nd

*please note however that there will be no interruption of rTMS treatments on December 22nd.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Lookout Housing & Health Society's MDABC office at #480-789 West Pender on Wednesday January 3rd, 2018

Wishing you and yours a peaceful holiday filled with love and restorative rest; from the inside out! From all of us at MDABC.

Lookout Society to Merge with Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia

Goal is to provide an even greater continuum of services for clients across BC

New Westminster, BC – On June 28, 2017 The Lookout Emergency Aid Society (Lookout Society) and Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia (MDABC) finalized approvals to merge the two societies. As part of this amalgamation, MDABC will retain its name and brand as a collection of mental health programs of the Lookout Society.

Merging into one non-profit organization will better leverage the history, successes and strengths of each entity, including service delivery, accreditation and fundraising. Both Lookout and MDABC have a long history of successfully serving vulnerable populations through services in multiple communities across the province. Bringing both organizations together provides an even greater continuum of services for guests in need of mental health supports.

Lookout Society is recognized for its health, housing and shelter operations across the Lower Mainland, while MDABC pioneered ground-breaking practices in treatment and support for individuals living with mental illness. This merger creates a greater opportunity to influence government programs and policy, and access funding streams that enable the long-term sustainability and growth of mental health opportunities under the proven MDABC model of care.

Shayne Williams, Executive Director of Lookout Society

“The need for non-profit organizations like the MDABC is expanding, with one in seven Canadians experiencing a mood disorder at some point in their life. Merging the MDABC and Lookout Society establishes a large, yet nimble organization that is better able to respond to the growing need and access resources across the Province.”

“This merger represents a significant step forward in MDABC’s strategy to sustain and grow its mental health programs and help more people across the Province. Our combined organizations have over 70 years of rich history with significant community impact on individual’s lives. Going forward we are stronger together.”

Lookout cares for vulnerable people 24 hours a day - 365 days a year, assisting with housing and health solutions. Through our 74 programs Lookout services reach 2,500 people every day and house over 1,200 people every night in our shelters, transitional, supportive and affordable housing opportunities.